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That is two mothers killed every hour and seven women every two hours. We mourn them all.

— Sima Bahous

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The need for sustained efforts to fulfill the promise of gender equality, secure women's and girls' human rights, and ensure the realization of their fundamental freedoms.

For the sake of women and girls, I leave you with a call for a return to a genuine and purposeful commitment toward a just peace.

Large gender gaps continue to hinder and impede progress in achieving all goals,"

I encourage all donors to increase their allocations, including to UNRWA who remains the only lifeline for thousands of Palestinians.

“Sustained efforts are, therefore, needed to deliver on the promise of gender equality, secure the human rights of women and girls and ensure that their fundamental freedoms are fully realised,”

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